The European Union has officially published the revised Waste Framework Directive (Directive (EU) 2025/1892) in the Official Journal, setting the stage for significant changes in textile waste management across member states. As a Directive, it must be transposed into national law by each EU
The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) has welcomed the provisional agreement on the Waste Framework Directive (WFD), which aims to enhance textile waste management in the EU. The directive introduces Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, which mandate that producers take responsibility for the end-of-life management of their products. This














